Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is the first port of call for blue-chip banks, investors and financial institutions seeking support on complex, big-ticket banking and capital markets transactions. The practice is known for the exceptional depth of its expertise in loans, debt capital markets, equity markets, structured finance, acquisition finance, securitisation and fintech; and is sought out to guide clients through complex, high-stakes refinancings and liability management transactions. The firm has an enviable roster of creditor clients that includes market-leading domestic and overseas banks, and also works with debtors, regularly advising companies in the energy, natural resources and agribusiness sectors on their capital structures and debt issuance strategies. A team of unmatched breadth and depth is led by firm chairman and reference banking lawyer Hugo Bruzone, who is ably supported by highly respected founding partners Enrique Bruchou and Carlos Lombardi. A team of dynamic partners including José Bazán, who handles capital markets and infrastructure and energy matters linked to PPP programmes; Alejandro Perelsztein, recommended for local and international capital markets transactions and project finance; Matías López Figueroa, a key name for banking, corporate finance and trade finance; and Analía Battaglia, a name to note for debt restructuring, project finance and infrastructure, further highlight the strength of the line-up. Seniors Lucrecia von Petery and Leandro Belusci are the main contacts at associate level and front a rich pool of young talent that also includes Manuel Etchevehere and Ramón Poliche. Since publication, Belusci has been raised to the partnership - effective as of April 2025.